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Years on record
1983–2026
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May 21, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Coalfield Development Inc · Struck by falling object

TIGHTING UP BOLT, PIECE OF ROCK BROKE AROUND THE BOLT STRIKING THE OPERATOR ON THE BACK AND SHOULDER, FACE STRUCK BOLTING MACHINE CUT ABOVE LEFT EYE.

March 26, 1985 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss MACHINERY
Coalfield Development Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL ON LEFT HAND WHILE INSTALLING ROOF BOLT.

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